While Florida state government bans the terms “climate change” and “global warming” in official business, this coastal fishing village of about 500 people and more water than dry land is being swallowed by the sea. But town officials here are fighting back with some success.

Last year, during our annual fundraising drive, we told you we would use the resources you generously donated to fund a series in 2018 on climate change and state government inaction. We’re fulfilling our promise, starting today.